About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 21, 2024Alexandar Georgiev has another bad night, Avalanche lose Game 1
Avalanche goalie Alexandar Georgiev gave up four goals on the first 10 shots of the game he faced on Sunday, and things didn't get better
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 20, 2024Nikola Jokic is a star in hilarious movie trailer for “Despicable Me 4”
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is becoming more comfortable being an NBA star, and a new movie trailer that dropped on Saturday is hilarious
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 20, 2024Ahead of the Jets series, Avalanche get absolutely brutal news
The team announced that forward Jonathan Drouin will miss the entire Round 1 Avalanche and Jets series with a "lower-body injury"
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 19, 2024Rockies get more bad news as Kyle Freeland lands on injured list
The Rockies announced the bad news on Friday afternoon, as Kyle Freeland has a left elbow strain; he was supposed to start on Saturday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 19, 2024Avs Stanley Cup hero Pavel Francouz officially calls it a career
Pavel Francouz was awesome for the Avalanche in the 2022 playoffs, relieving starter Darcy Kuemper after he suffered a nasty eye injury
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 18, 2024Here’s the full schedule for the Avalanche and Jets in the first round
When do you need to be locked into your TV or headed downtown to catch the game? Here's the schedule between the Avalanche and Jets
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CU FOOTBALL | Apr 18, 2024Deion Sanders denies any list of NFL teams his sons can’t play for
At his spring practice press conference on Thursday, Deion Sanders denied those comments, even though there's video of them
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 18, 2024Sean Payton, George Paton asked directly if Broncos will take QB
"If we had the tip sheets as to who everyone else was taking it'd be easier to answer that question," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 18, 2024ESPN suggests Broncos could use Courtland Sutton to trade up
This mock is a bit quirky, as Bill Barnwell proposes a trade for every team, but he sees the Broncos with potential to get to No. 4 overall
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 17, 2024Despite recent slump, Avalanche slight favorites to win first series
Despite an 0-3 record against the Jets, including a brutal 7-0 loss, the oddsmakers have the Avalanche as slight favorites in the series
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 17, 2024Nikola Jokic shows LeBron James love ahead of playoff rematch
"I really appreciate and really respect him. I think he's a really good basketball player," Nikola Jokic said of facing LeBron James
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 16, 2024The Avalanche officially know where they’re headed to start playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche will begin Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on the road against Winnipeg after the Jets beat the Kraken 4-3
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 16, 2024NFL mock draft has the Broncos going defense at No. 12 overall
Peter Schrager of NFL media has the Broncos going defense with the No. 12 pick, taking edge-rusher Laiatu Latu out of UCLA in his mock draft
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 16, 2024Samuel Girard not at Avs practice as team preps for final game
Samuel Girard wasn't spotted at practice on Tuesday at Ball Arena, clearly indicating he's still dealing with concussion symptoms
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 16, 2024Yes, the Nuggets should root to end the Lakers in the playoffs again
The Lakers aren't beating the Nuggets four times in seven games, so let's play them again; watching L.A. fans meltdown will be worth it
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 12, 2024Mikko Rantanen trending toward return for Avs biggest game yet
Mikko Rantanen returned to practice on Friday in a normal sweater, signaling he's cleared for contact after missing the last two games
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 11, 2024Local guys, including Luke McCaffrey, visited Dove Valley this week
Along with Luke McCaffrey, also in the building this week was another Valor graduate, offensive tackle Roger Rosengarten from Washington
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 11, 2024Report: Broncos hosting free agent CB with 12 interceptions for visit
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, former Steelers and Bills cornerback Levi Wallace will make a trip to visit the Broncos on Friday
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 11, 2024The Rockies are not last in ESPN’s new MLB Power Rankings
Colorado checks in at No. 29 of 30 clubs, ahead of the Chicago White Sox; the Rockies are 3-10 on the season while the White Sox are 2-10
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 10, 2024Peyton Manning, Omaha Productions reach new deal with ESPN
The deal is good for Peyton Manning and good for Broncos fans; they'll get more of No. 18, while the franchise he used to play for struggles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 10, 2024Report: Broncos hosting Memphis running back for visit before draft
The Broncos are allowed to bring in 30 prospects for visits, and it sounds like running back Blake Watson out of Memphis will be one of them
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 10, 2024Avalanche stars MacKinnon and Makar get props in NHLPA poll
639 NHL players were surveyed on 15 questions; MacKinnon finished in the top-5 in four questions while Makar earned the top spot in two
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 9, 2024Nathan MacKinnon makes more history, hits 50 goals and hat trick
On the hunt for his first Hart Trophy, Nathan MacKinnon was absolutely ridiculous against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night
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CU FOOTBALL | Apr 9, 2024Prices to hang with Coach Prime before CU’s spring game are wild
If you want in you're going to have to pay up, including more than $20,000 for a group of eight to sit at the table alongside Coach Prime